Routine inspection·June 13, 2022

On June 13, 2022 at 9:51 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Austin Rios conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with licensee Manuela Tejeda and discussed the nature and purpose of the inspection. LPA asked Covid-19 screening questions prior to entering the home. Together both licensee and LPA conducted a tour of the home inside and outside. There was four children in care at the time of the inspection. The licensee uses the sun room, one restroom, and backyard for the day-care. LPA observed a gate preventing children from having access to the bedrooms. There are no bodies of water in the home. Licensee states that there are no firearms and ammunition in the home. LPA did not observe toxins/hazards accessible to children in care. In the family room, LPA observed a fireplace with a screen in front of it preventing children from having access. There are age appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible to children. The backyard is fully enclosed with a concrete wall. Licensee has a shed in the backyard that remains locked. Licensee has age appropriate toys in the backyard in good condition and free of hazards. The home has a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. A 2A10BC fire extinguisher was observed in the kitchen with a service date of 12/6/2021. Licensee has a valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate with an expiration date of 11/23/2023. Licensee has AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate on file expiring on 3/2/2024. The last fire drill was conducted on 3/24/2021. All required forms are prominently posted for parent's or authorized representatives in the sun room. Continued on 809-C A roster of children in care was observed current and complete. A sampling of children's records were reviewed and found complete. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMA must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm \. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Manuela Tejeda.